Andrew Ede
Background in business publishing. Started an online blog about Mallorca in 2005, which went daily in 2007, covering culture, environment, history, politics, tourism and more. Became a regular contributor to the Bulletin in 2010 before joining the staff a few years later.
The "family" of young Palma squatters with 100 members
Caserío 24/7 was created when a one-time Palma bank branch became a squat.
Mallorca Citizens' Assembly proposes tourist and vehicle limits
A government-backed assembly to address challenges posed by climate change.
Another brawl scars Mallorca's football
Mounting concern about brawls at Mallorca's lower-league matches.
Housing in the Balearics - a key issue at this May's elections
A great deal is spoken about housing problems in the Balearics. But where are the genuine solutions?
The Balearics, a haven for Golden Visa foreign property buyers
Property speculation and possible money laundering - two reasons for objecting to the Golden Visa.
Sa Calobra road closure a concern for the Soller Railway
The Soller Railway has reopened after winter maintenance work.
Record Balearics exports in 2022
The level of exports is said to be due to the "direct impact of tourism activity".
Mallorca internet fraud gang accused of stealing three million euros
A total of thirty-one arrests.
Manacor planning a statue to its most famous son - Rafa Nadal
The town hall now has a sketch of the proposed statue.
Family of cleaner beaten up by psychiatric patient critical of hospital management
58-year-old Rogelia Oviedo was attacked at the Psychiatric Hospital in Palma.
Mallorca week in Review
Foreign home buying, living in a container, Americans invasion, Richard Branson hotel requirements and Gary Barlow cruising to Palma are just some of the top stories this week.
Behind the mask: The imagination of Carnival
The parades are a vibrant explosion of colour and fun for all the family.
2.9 million euros to be spent on Puerto Alcudia´s famous "Dollar Street"
Almost three million euros for transforming Alcudia's 'strip'.
Halving Balearic tourist numbers would result in 40% loss of GDP
Economic diversification "cannot be a pipe dream; we must be realistic".
Foreign home buying in the Balearics hits record level
There was a fourth quarter revival in foreign buying.
Magalluf athletics stadium accident - town hall defends management
Dampness caused the barrier support to give way.
Property sector totally rejects idea for government-run rentals agency
"Political parties should not make proposals from an ideological perspective and without understanding the consequences."
What's On this weekend in Mallorca
Other than carnival parades there is the Palma Jazz Festival, Real Mallorca home match and much more.
Comment
When is a limit not a limit?
The government cannot impose a limit as it doesn’t have the means to control the entry of people to the Balearics.
Andrew Ede 17/02/2023 14:02